Exhibition Printing for GITEX, ADIPEC & UAE Trade Shows: What to Order & When

Major UAE Trade Shows 2026–2027

• ADIPEC — November, ADNEC Abu Dhabi (energy & industrial)
• GITEX Global — 7–11 December 2026, now at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai (tech & innovation)
• WHX Dubai (formerly Arab Health) — usually February, Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City (healthcare)
• Gulfood — 15–19 March 2027, Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre (food & hospitality)
• INDEX — usually May/June, Dubai (interior design & furniture)

Always confirm dates with the organiser before booking production — venues and dates have shifted in recent years.

Essential Print Items for Exhibition Stands

• Acrylic backlit panels — UV printed, edge-lit LED, modular sizes
• Corporate gift giveaways — UV or laser branded, minimum 200 pieces
• Branded signage — rigid aluminium composite (ACM) UV printed
• Floor graphics — UV printed vinyl, anti-slip laminate
• Countertop displays — UV acrylic stands and holders
• VIP gifts — laser engraved luxury sets for key client meetings

Order Timeline

6 weeks before show: Confirm artwork and quantities. Book production slots.
3 weeks before: Final print production and quality review.
1 week before: Delivery to stand builder or direct to venue.
Show week: Emergency reprints accepted — WhatsApp for rush slots.

Adipec vs GITEX: Different Needs

Adipec exhibitors need robust, oil-and-solvent resistant signage — UV print on aluminium outperforms vinyl in industrial environments. GITEX tech brands favour sleek acrylic displays and branded tech gifts. Both shows reward stands that look expensive — UV printing delivers luxury output at commercial pricing.

WhatsApp UVprint.ae at least 6 weeks before your show for guaranteed production and delivery.